The river and I,

By John G. Neihardt

Book Overview

Its beauty, its usefulness, and what it has done for the country "Tells the story of a four thousand mile trip by John G. Neihardt, the Nebraska poet. He tells his story well, and exercise, adventure... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B00087NMSW
• Release Date: January 1927
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.

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The River and I

The River and I, chronicles in metaphoric imagery John Neihart's open boat navigation of the Great Missouri River for two thousand-miles, from Fort Benton, Montana down to Sioux City, Iowa. Originally commisioned for a magazine the book contains 25 photos and illustrations made on the trip. Young Neihardt views the Missouri River in flood: ".... This cruel, invulnerable, restless giant.... This yellow, sinous beast with hell broth slavering from its jaws!... This dare-devil boy-god that sauntered along with a town in its pocket, and a steepled church under its arm for a moment's toy."